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Giving context to Sienna's amazing tribute in the chapel at Eastern Cemetery, Kimberley said: "Reverend Maggie Jeavons came round to see us. She asked us all for our tributes, so she could read them at the funeral.

"When we got to Sienna, she said, 'You don't need mine. I'm reading it.' She was adamant that she wanted to do it, but we agreed that if it was too much for her, Maggie would read it out for her."

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Earlier this year, NHS doctors said they had exhausted all treatment options. Danny died at The Queen's Centre for Oncology and Haematology in Cottingham before treatment could be given.

"Our family had so much support," said Kimberley. "We want others to have similar support. That's why we are setting up The Danny Kitching Foundation. We want to keep his memory alive.

TOGETHER: Danny and Kimberley were together 19 years

"Danny was in hospital for eight weeks. The care he had was fantastic, but we want to make life a little more comfortable.

"The plan is to perhaps provide little boxes of things like toiletries, underwear and pyjamas for people. Quite often, people will go onto a ward straight after having chemotherapy. There can sometimes be a delay in getting everyday items.

"We are also hoping to provide some iPads, to keep people entertained while they're in hospital."

Kimberley thanked those who left donations to the hospital at the funeral. A total of £685 was collected.

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Danny Kitching's supporters have designed a vest, in both Hull FC and Hull KR colours, in his memory.